So crack open a cold one and find out which cities are tops for hops:

The Czech Republic consumes more beer per capita than any nation in the world, so it’s little wonder our readers gave it love. Both Tomáš M. and Udo G. point to 2015 European Capital of Culture Plzeň—home to the world’s very first golden beer, Pilsner Urquell—while Amber H. says Praguedeserves props for having the Czech Republic’s oldest brewery, U Fleků. “They bring you a fresh pint every time they pass your table, whether you wanted another one or not,” Amber says. And for Melissa H., the Moravian city of Brno is worth a visit owing to the unassuming brewery that can be found in the basement of Hotel Pegas.

Beyond Canada’s beer-making power players (the big three—LaBatt, Molson, and Sleeman—have all merged with foreign companies), Liz M. directs our attention to Quidi Vidi Brewery. The signature beer at this independent outfit located in the city of St. John’s is made with water harvested from icebergs that drift off the coast of Newfoundland. Come in the evening, counsels Liz, to hear live local music.

Quidi Vidi Brewery sits at the mouth of Quidi Vidi Harbor in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. (Photograph by ladonite, flickr)